公开(公告)号：US20160346502A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-01

申请号：US15165124

申请日：2016-05-26

Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.

Inventor： JEFFREY STEVEN FULLER ,  JAMES M. ANDERSON ,  JOHN E. USCHOLD

IPC: A61M25/00 ,  A61M25/01

Abstract: Medical devices and methods for making and using medical devices are disclosed. An example medical device may include a guide extension catheter. The guide extension catheter may include a proximal member having a proximal end, a distal end, and a proximal diameter. The guide extension catheter may additionally include a collar member attached to the distal end of the proximal member, the collar member comprising a base portion and one or more ribs connected to the base portion and extending distally away from the base portion. In still some additional embodiments, the guide extension catheter may further include a distal sheath member attached to the collar member, the distal sheath member having a distal diameter larger than the proximal diameter.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于制造和使用医疗装置的医疗装置和方法。 示例性医疗装置可以包括引导延伸导管。 引导延伸导管可以包括具有近端，远端和近端直径的近端构件。 引导延伸导管还可以包括附接到近端构件的远端的套环构件，所述套环构件包括基部和连接到基部并且远离基部延伸的一个或多个肋。 在还有一些另外的实施例中，引导延伸导管还可以包括附接到套环构件的远侧护套构件，远侧护套构件的远端直径大于近端直径。

公开(公告)号：US20150297292A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-22

申请号：US14689363

申请日：2015-04-17

Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.

Inventor： DEREK C. SUTERMEISTER ,  PATRICK A. HAVERKOST ,  TIMOTHY A. OSTROOT ,  CASS ALEXANDER HANSON ,  JEFFREY S. LINDQUIST ,  JOSEPH ALAN KRONSTEDT ,  JAN WEBER ,  JAMES M. ANDERSON ,  MARTIN R. WILLARD

IPC: A61B18/14

Abstract: Methods and devices (e.g., for nerve modulation) may include at least one thermistor and a balloon having a balloon wall. In one or more embodiments, the medical device is configured and arranged to transfer heat to the medical device surroundings. In one or more embodiments, the at least one thermistor is a portion of a thermistor array disposed on the balloon wall, the thermistor array including a plurality of thermistors and operatively engaged with a source of electric current. In one or more embodiments, the device includes at least one flexible circuit mounted on the outer surface of the expandable balloon, the at least one flexible circuit including at least one temperature-sensing device that includes at least one thermistor, wherein at least a portion of a conductive layer is electronically coupled to the thermistor, with the proviso that no electrode is associated with the conductive layer.

Abstract translation: 方法和装置（例如，用于神经调制）可以包括至少一个热敏电阻和具有气球壁的球囊。 在一个或多个实施例中，医疗装置被配置和布置成将热量传递到医疗装置周围环境。 在一个或多个实施例中，所述至少一个热敏电阻是设置在气球壁上的热敏电阻阵列的一部分，热敏电阻阵列包括多个热敏电阻并且与电流源可操作地接合。 在一个或多个实施例中，该装置包括安装在可膨胀气囊的外表面上的至少一个柔性电路，所述至少一个柔性电路包括至少一个包括至少一个热敏电阻的温度感测装置，其中至少一部分 导电层的电极电耦合到热敏电阻，条件是没有电极与导电层相关联。

公开(公告)号：US20150265445A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-24

申请号：US14666250

申请日：2015-03-23

Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.

Inventor： JAN WEBER ,  JAMES M. ANDERSON ,  TIMOTHY A. OSTROOT ,  DEREK C. SUTERMEISTER ,  CASS A. HANSON

IPC: A61F2/966

CPC classification number: A61F2/966 ,  A61F2/958 ,  A61F2002/9517

Abstract: Systems for the delivery of endoluminal devices are disclosed. An illustrative system may include a delivery sheath having an inner sheath and an outer sheath. The delivery sheath may be configured to restrain a stent in a compressed delivery configuration. The outer sheath may cover the entire length of the stent and the inner sheath may cover a portion of the length of the stent.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于输送腔内装置的系统。 示例性系统可以包括具有内护套和外护套的输送护套。 递送鞘可以被配置为将支架抑制在压缩递送构造中。 外护套可以覆盖支架的整个长度，并且内护套可以覆盖支架长度的一部分。

公开(公告)号：US20150112215A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-23

申请号：US14515744

申请日：2014-10-16

Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.

Inventor： JAN WEBER ,  JAMES M. ANDERSON

IPC: A61B5/026 ,  A61B5/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/026 ,  A61B5/6852

Abstract: Catheter systems and methods for determining blood flow rates based on speed of sound measurements. The catheter may include a lumen extending between a proximal end of the catheter and a distal end of the catheter. The catheter may include fluid infusion openings at the distal end region of the catheter that are configured to permit the indicator fluid to exit the catheter from the lumen. The catheter system may include a guidewire having one or more sensors thereon for sensing speed of sound in a body vessel lumen and/or in a lumen of the catheter. The sensors may sense a sound sent through the catheter to the body vessel lumen. A blood flow rate may be calculated based on the measured speeds of sound.

Abstract translation: 用于根据声音测量速度确定血液流量的导管系统和方法。 导管可以包括在导管的近端和导管的远端之间延伸的内腔。 导管可以包括在导管的远端区域处的流体输注开口，其配置成允许指示器流体从管腔离开导管。 导管系统可以包括其上具有一个或多个传感器的导丝，用于感测体内血管内腔和/或导管内腔中的声音速度。 传感器可以感测通过导管发送到体内血管腔的声音。 可以基于测量的声速来计算血流速率。

公开(公告)号：US20140039461A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-06

申请号：US13953534

申请日：2013-07-29

Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.

Inventor： JAMES M. ANDERSON ,  JOEL M. WASDYKE ,  HUISUN WANG

IPC: A61B17/34 ,  A61M25/00 ,  A61M25/01 ,  A61M39/10

CPC classification number: A61M25/0069 ,  A61B17/3415 ,  A61M25/0009 ,  A61M25/001 ,  A61M25/0052 ,  A61M25/0105 ,  A61M25/0113 ,  A61M25/0147 ,  A61M25/04 ,  A61M25/0905 ,  A61M39/10 ,  A61M2025/09058 ,  A61M2025/09108 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: Guide extension catheters and methods of manufacturing and using guide extension catheters are disclosed. An example guide extension catheter may include a distal sheath having a proximal opening, a distal opening, and a central lumen extending therebetween. The guide extension catheter may also include a proximal shaft having an outer diameter smaller than an outer diameter of the distal sheath, the proximal shaft including a distal opening. The guide extension catheter may also include a coupling member for securing the distal sheath to the proximal shaft. The coupling member may include a distal portion attached to the distal sheath and a proximal portion disposed within the distal opening of the proximal shaft.

Abstract translation: 引导延伸导管以及制造和使用引导延伸导管的方法被公开。 示例性引导延伸导管可以包括具有近侧开口，远侧开口和在其间延伸的中心腔的远端护套。 引导延伸导管还可以包括外径小于远侧鞘的外径的近侧轴，近侧轴包括远端开口。 引导延伸导管还可以包括用于将远侧护套固定到近端轴的联接构件。 联接构件可以包括附接到远侧护套的远侧部分和设置在近侧轴的远侧开口内的近端部分。

公开(公告)号：US20140018773A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-16

申请号：US13941198

申请日：2013-07-12

Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.

Inventor： HUISUN WANG ,  JAMES M. ANDERSON

IPC: A61M25/00

CPC classification number: A61M25/0021 ,  A61M25/0023 ,  A61M25/0045 ,  A61M25/0068 ,  A61M25/0069 ,  A61M25/04 ,  A61M2025/0175

Abstract: Medical devices and methods for making and using medical devices are disclosed. An example medical device may include a guide extension catheter. The guide extension catheter may include a proximal member having a proximal outer diameter. A distal sheath member may be attached to the proximal member. The distal sheath member may have a proximal sheath portion and a distal sheath portion. The proximal sheath portion may have an outer diameter greater than the proximal outer diameter. The proximal sheath portion may have a first cross-sectional profile. The distal sheath portion may have a second cross-sectional profile different from the first cross-sectional profile.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于制造和使用医疗装置的医疗装置和方法。 示例性医疗装置可以包括引导延伸导管。 引导延伸导管可以包括具有近端外径的近端构件。 远端护套构件可以附接到近端构件。 远侧鞘构件可以具有近侧鞘部分和远侧鞘部分。 近侧护套部分可以具有大于近端外径的外径。 近侧护套部分可以具有第一横截面轮廓。 远侧鞘部分可以具有不同于第一横截面轮廓的第二横截面轮廓。

公开(公告)号：US20130245622A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-19

申请号：US13802349

申请日：2013-03-13

Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.

Inventor： HUISUN WANG ,  JAMES M. ANDERSON

IPC: A61B18/14

CPC classification number: A61B18/1492 ,  A61B18/1442 ,  A61B2017/2913 ,  A61B2018/00214 ,  A61B2018/00434

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide an ablative system for nerve modulation through wall of a blood vessel. The ablative catheter system includes an elongate member having a proximal end and a distal end, a number of electrode elements, an expansion mechanism. The electrode elements are finger-like structures mounted at their proximal ends for pivotal rotation radially outward from the longitudinal axis of the elongate member from a collapsed state. Each electrode element having inner and an outer surface with an electrode portion connected to a source of electrical energy and an insulated portion and a slope surface forming the proximal portion of the inner surface, sloping outward from the longitudinal axis of the elongate member, and a tip portion at the distal portion of the inner surface, angled toward the longitudinal axis of the elongate member. The electrode element inner surfaces in the collapsed state define a central cavity.

Abstract translation: 本公开的实施例提供了通过血管壁进行神经调节的消融系统。 烧蚀导管系统包括具有近端和远端的细长构件，多个电极元件，膨胀机构。 电极元件是安装在其近端处的手指状结构，用于从收缩状态从细长构件的纵向轴线径向向外旋转。 每个电极元件具有内表面和外表面，其具有连接到电能源的电极部分和形成内表面的近端部分的绝缘部分和倾斜表面，其从细长构件的纵向轴线向外倾斜，并且 在所述内表面的远端部分处的尖端部分朝向所述细长构件的纵向轴线成角度。 折叠状态下的电极元件内表面形成中心腔。

公开(公告)号：US20130231658A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-05

申请号：US13783016

申请日：2013-03-01

Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.

Inventor： HUISUN WANG ,  JAMES M. ANDERSON

IPC: A61B18/14

CPC classification number: A61B18/1492 ,  A61B2018/00267 ,  A61B2018/00404 ,  A61B2018/00434 ,  A61B2018/00511 ,  A61B2018/00577

Abstract: Medical devices for nerve modulation through the wall of a blood vessel are disclosed. The medical device may include an elongate member having a proximal end and a distal end. A hollow ablation member may be disposed at the distal end of the elongate member and includes a number of electrodes positioned on its outer surface. The ablation member may be configured to shift between a collapsed position and an expanded position such that that a portion of the ablation member can be brought into contact with the wall of the blood vessel or placed adjacent to the wall of the blood vessel. The ablation member may also be retractable from the blood vessel treatment site.

Abstract translation: 公开了通过血管的壁进行神经调节的医疗装置。 医疗装置可以包括具有近端和远端的细长构件。 中空的消融构件可以设置在细长构件的远端处，并且包括位于其外表面上的多个电极。 消融构件可以构造成在收缩位置和扩张位置之间移动，使得消融构件的一部分可以与血管的壁接触或放置在与血管的壁相邻的位置。 消融部件也可以从血管治疗部位伸出。

公开(公告)号：US20240237988A1

公开(公告)日：2024-07-18

申请号：US18623540

申请日：2024-04-01

Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.

Inventor： JOSHUA MARK INOUYE ,  JAMES M. ANDERSON

IPC: A61B17/12 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B90/00

CPC classification number: A61B17/12122 ,  A61B17/12172 ,  A61B2017/00632 ,  A61B2017/1205 ,  A61B2017/12054 ,  A61B2090/3966

Abstract: An implant for occluding a left atrial appendage may include an expandable framework configured to shift between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, wherein the expandable framework includes an attachment point configured to secure the expandable framework to a delivery device, and an occlusive element disposed on a proximal portion of the expandable framework, wherein the occlusive element covers the attachment point.

公开(公告)号：US20210015491A1

公开(公告)日：2021-01-21

申请号：US16929652

申请日：2020-07-15

Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.

Inventor： JOSHUA MARK INOUYE ,  JAMES M. ANDERSON

IPC: A61B17/12

Abstract: An implant for occluding a left atrial appendage may include an expandable framework configured to shift between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, wherein the expandable framework includes an attachment point configured to secure the expandable framework to a delivery device, and an occlusive element disposed on a proximal portion of the expandable framework, wherein the occlusive element covers the attachment point.